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Powered rescue tools for fire and rescue service use - safety and performance requirements

This document specifies safety and performance requirements for powered rescue tools manufactured after the date of publication.
It is applicable to powered rescue tools which are intended for use by the firefighting and rescue services, principally for cutting, crushing, spreading, squeezing, pushing or pulling the structural parts of road vehicles, ships, trains, aircraft and building structures involved in accidents.
They consist of tool(s) and the necessary system components (e.g. energy source, drive system and prime mover) and intended accessories, as defined in Clause 3.
This document deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations or hazardous events relevant to the machinery, when it is used as intended and under conditions or misuse which are reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer.
NOTE 1   The aim is to assist while extracting the casualties or to create a working space for paramedical services taking the local conditions into account.
This document does not include:
—   tools with pneumatic drive systems or pneumatic energy sources;
—   tools which are single acting (for example spring /gravity return jacks, powered struts, etc.).
It is not applicable to additional requirements for:
a)   operation in severe conditions (e.g. extreme environmental conditions such as temperatures outside the range –20 °C and +55 °C, corrosive environment, tropical environment, contaminating environments, strong magnetic fields, potentially explosive atmospheres, underwater use);
b)   the risk directly arising from the means provided for the portability, transportability, mobility and decommissioning of powered rescue tools during periods of their operation;
c)   generic tools such as, but not limited to, powered drills, angle grinders, saws, not solely intended for extrication purposes;
d)   tools intended to lift and/or hoist, not solely intended for extrication purposes.
NOTE 2   EN 13731:2007 deals with lifting bag systems for fire and rescue services.
NOTE 3   For the EU/EEA other Directives can be applicable to the equipment in the scope, for example the Electro Magnetic Compatibility Directive.

Angetriebene Rettungsgeräte für Feuerwehr- und Rettungsdienste - Sicherheits- und Leistungsanforderungen

Dieses Dokument legt Sicherheits- und Leistungsanforderungen an angetriebene Rettungsgeräte fest, die nach dem Erscheinungsdatum hergestellt werden.
Sie gilt für angetriebene Rettungsgeräte, die für den Einsatz durch Feuerwehren und Rettungsdienste vorgesehen sind, im Wesentlichen für das Schneiden, Brechen, Spreizen, Quetschen, Drücken oder Ziehen von Bauteilen von Fahrzeugen, Schiffen, Schienenfahrzeugen, Flugzeugen und Gebäudeteilen, die in Unfälle verwickelt sind.
Diese Geräte bestehen aus Werkzeug(en) und den erforderlichen Systemkomponenten (z. B. Energiequelle, Antriebssystem und Primärantrieb) sowie vorgesehenem Zubehör, wie in Abschnitt 3 festgelegt.
Dieses Dokument behandelt sämtliche signifikanten Gefährdungen, Gefährdungssituationen oder Gefährdungsereignisse, die für die Maschinen relevant sind, wenn sie wie vom Hersteller vorgesehen oder unter vom Hersteller vernünftigerweise vorhersehbaren Missbrauchsbedingungen verwendet werden.
ANMERKUNG 1   Das Ziel des Einsatzes ist die Hilfestellung bei der Bergung von Unfallopfern oder das Schaffen eines Arbeitsbereiches für Sanitätsdienste unter Berücksichtigung der örtlichen Gegebenheiten.
Dieses Dokument umfasst nicht:
   Geräte mit pneumatischen Antriebssystemen oder pneumatischen Energiequellen;
   einfach wirkende Geräte (z. B. Heber mit Feder-/Schwerkraftrückzug, kraftbetriebene Streben usw.).
Es ist nicht anwendbar für zusätzliche Anforderungen an:
a)   den Betrieb unter schwierigen Bedingungen (z. B. extreme Umgebungsbedingungen wie: Temperaturen außerhalb des Bereichs von −20 °C bis +55 °C, korrosive Umgebung, tropische Umgebung, kontaminierende Umgebungen, starke Magnetfelder, potentiell explosionsfähige Atmosphären, Unterwassereinsatz);
b)   das Risiko, das direkt aus den Einrichtungen entsteht, die zum Tragen, Transportieren, für die Mobilität und Außerbetriebnahme von angetriebenen Rettungsgeräten während des Einsatzzeitraumes vorgesehen sind;
c)   allgemeine Geräte, darunter kraftbetriebene Bohrer, Winkelschleifer und Sägen, die nicht ausschließlich für Bergungszwecke bestimmt sind;
d)   Geräte zum Anheben/Heben, die nicht ausschließlich für Bergungszwecke bestimmt sind.
ANMERKUNG 2   EN 13731:2007 behandelt Hebekissensysteme für Feuerwehren und Rettungsdienste.
ANMERKUNG 3   Für die EU/den EWR können weitere Richtlinien für die im Anwendungsbereich genannten Geräte gelten, wie z. B. die Richtlinie zur elektromagnetischen Verträglichkeit.

Outils de désincarcération à usage des services d'incendie et de secours - Prescriptions de sécurité et de performance

Le présent document spécifie les prescriptions de sécurité et de performance des outils de désincarcération fabriqués après sa date de publication.
Il s'applique aux outils de désincarcération destinés aux services d'incendie et de secours, principalement pour découper, briser, écarter, écraser, pousser ou tirer sur les parties structurelles des véhicules routiers, des bateaux, des trains, des avions et des structures de construction impliquées dans les accidents.
Ils se composent de l’ensemble des outils et éléments de système nécessaires (par exemple source d'énergie, système d'entraînement et moteur d'entraînement) ainsi que des accessoires prévus, tels que définis à l'Article 3.
Le présent document traite tous les phénomènes dangereux, situations dangereuses ou événements dangereux significatifs qui sont pertinents pour ces machines, lorsqu'elles sont utilisées normalement et dans les conditions de mauvais usage raisonnablement prévisibles par le fabricant.
NOTE 1   L'objectif consiste à faciliter l'extraction des blessés ou à créer un espace de travail pour les équipes paramédicales, en tenant compte de la situation rencontrée.
Le présent document ne traite pas :
   des outils avec systèmes d'entraînement pneumatiques ou sources d'énergie pneumatiques ;
   des outils à simple effet (par exemple vérin à rappel par ressort/gravité, vérins de commande, etc.).
Il ne s'applique pas aux prescriptions supplémentaires pour :
a)   le fonctionnement dans des conditions très difficiles (par exemple, des conditions d'environnement extrêmes telles que des températures en dehors de la plage –20 °C et +55 °C, un environnement corrosif, un milieu tropical, un environnement contaminant, des champs magnétiques intenses ou des atmosphères potentiellement explosibles, un environnement subaquatique) ;
b)   les risques découlant directement des moyens utilisés pour la portabilité, la transportabilité, la mobilité et la mise hors service des outils de désincarcération au cours de leur utilisation ;
c)   les outils divers tels que, sans toutefois s'y limiter, les perceuses électriques, les ponceuses d'angle, les scies, qui ne sont pas exclusivement destinés à des applications de désincarcération ;
d)      les outils conçus pour le levage et/ou le treuillage, qui ne sont pas exclusivement destinés à des applications de désincarcération.
NOTE 2   L'EN 13731:2007 traite des coussins de levage à l'usage des services d'incendie et de secours.
NOTE 3   Pour l'UE/EEE, d'autres directives peuvent s'appliquer aux équipements concernés, par exemple la Directive Compatibilité Électromagnétique.

Reševalne naprave za gasilske in reševalne enote - Varnostne zahteve za delovanje

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 30-Oct-2022
• ICS: 11.160 - First aid
• ICS: 13.220.10 - Fire-fighting
• Technical Committee: POZ - Požarna varnost
• Current Stage: 4020 - Public enquire (PE) (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 18-Aug-2022
• Due Date: 05-Jan-2023
• Completion Date: 02-Nov-2022
• Directive: 2006/42/EC - Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC (recast)
• Mandate: M/396 - Mandate to CEN and Cenelec for standardisation in the field of machinery
• Ref Project: prEN 13204 - Powered rescue tools for fire and rescue service use - safety and performance requirements

Relations

• Revised: SIST EN 13204:2016 - Double acting hydraulic rescue tools for fire and rescue service use - Safety and performance requirements
• Effective Date: 18-Aug-2021
• Revised: SIST EN 13204:2016 - Double acting hydraulic rescue tools for fire and rescue service use - Safety and performance requirements
• Effective Date: 18-Jan-2023
• Revised: SIST EN 13204:2016 - Double acting hydraulic rescue tools for fire and rescue service use - Safety and performance requirements
• Effective Date: 19-Jan-2023

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
oSIST prEN 13204:2022
01-oktober-2022
Reševalne naprave za gasilske in reševalne enote - Varnostne zahteve za
delovanje
Powered rescue tools for fire and rescue service use - safety and performance
requirements
Angetriebene Rettungsgeräte für Feuerwehr- und Rettungsdienste - Sicherheits- und
Leistungsanforderungen
Outils de désincarcération à usage des services d'incendie et de secours - Prescriptions
de sécurité et de performance
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 13204
ICS:
11.160 Prva pomoč First aid
13.220.10 Gašenje požara Fire-fighting
oSIST prEN 13204:2022 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
prEN 13204
NORME EUROPÉENNE

EUROPÄISCHE NORM

August 2022
ICS 13.220.10 Will supersede EN 13204:2016
English Version

Powered rescue tools for fire and rescue service use -
safety and performance requirements
 Angetriebene Rettungsgeräte für die Feuerwehr und
Rettungsdienste - Sicherheits- und
Leistungsanforderungen
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 192.

If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations
which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.

This draft European Standard was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and
United Kingdom.

Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are
aware and to provide supporting documentation.

Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without
notice and shall not be referred to as a European Standard.


EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
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CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2022 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. prEN 13204:2022 E
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 Requirements and verification .14
5 Information for use .52
6 Marking .54
Annex A (informative) List of hazards .56
Annex B (normative)  Noise test code (Grade 2 of accuracy) .57
Annex C (normative) Cutting performance data sheet .61
Annex D (normative) Mass and runtime data sheet .62
Annex E (informative) Examples of technical measures for noise reduction .63
Annex F (normative) General verification requirements .64
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the essential
requirements of Directive 2006/42/EC aimed to be covered .65
Bibliography .68

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European foreword
This document (prEN 13204:2022) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 192 “Fire service
equipment”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 13204:2016.
In comparison with the previous edition, the following significant technical modifications (among others)
have been made:
— Powered rescue tools: not exclusive to hydraulic remotely powered tools
— Included self-contained tools (battery powered, hand powered tools)
— Included wedge and crusher type tool
— Added Annex D with data from performance requirements for mass ready for use, runtime energy
sources
This document has been prepared under a Standardization Request given to CEN by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU
Directive(s) / Regulation(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s) / Regulation(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part
of this document.
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Introduction
This document is a type C standard as stated in EN ISO 12100:2010.
This document is of relevance, in particular, for the following stakeholder groups representing the market
players with regard to machinery safety:
— machine manufacturers (small, medium and large enterprises);
— health and safety bodies (regulators, accident prevention organizations, market surveillance, etc.).
Others can be affected by the level of machinery safety achieved with the means of the document by the
above-mentioned stakeholder groups:
— machine users/employers (small, medium and large enterprises);
— machine users/employees (e.g. trade unions, organizations for people with special needs);
— service providers, e.g. for maintenance (small, medium and large enterprises);
— consumers (in the case of machinery intended for use by consumers)
The above-mentioned stakeholder groups have been given the possibility to participate at the drafting
process of this document.
The machinery concerned and the extent to which hazards, hazardous situations or hazardous events are
covered are indicated in the Scope of this document.
When provisions of this type-C standard are different from those which are stated in type-A or type-B
standards, the requirements of this type-C standard take precedence over the requirements of the other
standards for machines that have been designed and built according to the requirements of this type-C
standard.
When compiling this document, it was assumed that:
a) the manufacturer designs and/or uses components without specific requirements in accordance
with the good engineering practice and calculation codes, taking into account all foreseeable failure
modes;
b) only trained and competent persons will use and operate the machinery;
c) the machinery is kept in good repair and working order, by a trained and competent person, so that
the required characteristics remain despite wear;
d) the working place is adequately lit;
e) negotiations occur between the manufacturer and the purchaser concerning particular conditions
for the use and places of use for the machinery related to performance and health and safety.
f) the manufacturer considers and minimizes the impact to the environment during all stages of the
product life cycle.
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1 Scope
This document specifies safety and performance requirements for powered rescue tools manufactured
after the date of publication.
It is applicable to powered rescue tools which are intended for use by the firefighting and rescue services,
principally for cutting, crushing, spreading, squeezing, pushing or pulling the structural parts of road
vehicles, ships, trains, aircraft and building structures involved in accidents.
They consist of tool(s) and the necessary system components (e.g. energy source, drive system and prime
mover) and intended accessories, as defined in Clause 3.
This document deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations or hazardous events relevant to
the machinery, when it is used as intended and under conditions or misuse which are reasonably
foreseeable by the manufacturer.
NOTE 1 The aim is to assist while extracting the casualties or to create a working space for paramedical services
taking the local conditions into account.
This document does not include:
— tools with pneumatic drive systems or pneumatic energy sources;
— tools which are single acting (for example spring /gravity return jacks, powered struts, etc.).
It is not applicable to additional requirements for:
a) operation in severe conditions (e.g. extreme environmental conditions such as temperatures outside
the range –20 °C and +55 °C, corrosive environment, tropical environment, contaminating
environments, strong magnetic fields, potentially explosive atmospheres, underwater use);
b) the risk directly arising from the means provided for the portability, transportability, mobility and
decommissioning of powered rescue tools during periods of their operation;
c) generic tools such as, but not limited to, powered drills, angle grinders, saws, not solely intended for
extrication purposes;
d) tools intended to lift and/or hoist, not solely intended for extrication purposes.
NOTE 2 EN 13731:2007 deals with lifting bag systems for fire and rescue services.
NOTE 3 For the EU/EEA other Directives can be applicable to the equipment in the scope, for example the Electro
Magnetic Compatibility Directive.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 50565-2:2014, Electric cables - Guide to use for cables with a rated voltage not exceeding 450/750 V
(U0/U) - Part 2: Specific guidance related to EN 50525 cable types
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EN 659:2003+A1:2008 , Protective gloves for firefighters

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As impacted by EN 659:2003+A1:2008/AC:2009.
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EN 837-1:1996 , Pressure gauges — Part 1: Bourdon tube pressure gauges — Dimensions, metrology,
requirements and testing
EN 853:2015, Rubber hoses and hose assemblies - Wire braid reinforced hydraulic type - Specification
EN 854:2015, Rubber hoses and hose assemblies - Textile reinforced hydraulic type - Specification
EN 856:2015+AC:2019, Rubber hoses and hose assemblies — Rubber-covered spiral wire reinforced
hydraulic type — Specification
EN 857:2015, Rubber hoses and hose assemblies - Wire braid reinforced compact type for hydraulic
applications - Specification
EN 10025-1:2004, Hot rolled products of structural steels - Part 1: General technical delivery conditions
EN 10025-2:2019, Hot rolled products of structural steels - Part 2: Technical delivery conditions for non-
alloy structural steels
EN 10210-2:2019, Hot finished steel structural hollow sections - Part 2: Tolerances, dimensions and
sectional properties
EN 10219-2:2019, Cold formed welded steel structural hollow sections - Part 2: Tolerances, dimensions and
sectional properties
3
EN 60529:1991 , Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP codes)
4
EN 62841-1:2015 , Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden
machinery - Safety - Part 1: General requirements (IEC 62841-1:2014)
EN ISO 3949:2020, Plastics hoses and hose assemblies - Textile-reinforced types for hydraulic applications
- Specification (ISO 3949:2020, Corrected version 2020-12)
EN ISO 4413:2010, Hydraulic fluid power - General rules and safety requirements for systems and their
components (ISO 4413:2010)
EN ISO 12100:2010, Safety of machinery - General principles for design - Risk assessment and risk reduction
(ISO 12100:2010)
EN ISO 1402:2021, Rubber and plastics hoses and hose assemblies - Hydrostatic testing (ISO 1402:2021)
EN ISO 10619-1:2018, Rubber and plastics hoses and tubing - Measurement of flexibility and stiffness - Part
1: Bending tests at ambient temperature (ISO 10619-1:2017)
EN ISO 3744:2010, Acoustics - Determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels of noise sources
using sound pressure - Engineering methods for an essentially free field over a reflecting plane (ISO
3744:2010)
EN ISO 4871:2009, Acoustics - Declaration and verification of noise emission values of machinery and
equipment (ISO 4871:1996)

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As impacted by EN 837-1:1996/AC:1998.
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As impacted by EN 60529:1991/corrigendum May 1993, EN 60529:1991/A1:2000, EN 60529:1991/A2:2013,
EN 60529:1991/A2:2013/AC:2019-02 and EN 60529:1991/AC:2016-12.
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As impacted by EN 62841-1:2015/AC:2015 and EN 62841-1:2015/A11:2022.
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EN ISO 7751:2016, Rubber and plastics hoses and hose assemblies - Ratios of proof and burst pressure to
maximum working pressure (ISO 7751:2016)
EN ISO 11201:2010, Acoustics - Noise emitted by machinery and equipment - Determination of emission
sound pressure levels at a work station and at other specified positions in an essentially free field over a
reflecting plane with negligible environmental corrections (ISO 11201:2010)
EN ISO 13732-1:2008, Ergonomics of the thermal environment - Methods for the assessment of human
responses to contact with surfaces - Part 1: Hot surfaces (ISO 13732-1:2006)
EN ISO 14120:2015, Safety of machinery - Guards - General requirements for the design and construction
of fixed and movable guards (ISO 14120:2015)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN ISO 12100:2010 and the
following apply.
All figures in this document only give an example of the principle not limiting other shapes or designs.
3.1
powered rescue tool
PRT
tool and components required to perform its function(s)
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 1 and Figure 2.

Figure 1 — PRT overview
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Figure 2 — components of the system

Table 1 — Functions of a PRT
 Combitool Crusher Cutter Ram Spreader Wedge
Crushing
✓
Cutting
✓ ✓
Pulling     ✓
Pushing    ✓
Spreading
✓ ✓ ✓
Squeezing
✓ ✓
✓ = required function for classification/designation of tool.
NOTE Optional functions not indicated but will require additional safety testing.
3.2 PRT integration level
3.2.1
non-integrated PRT
PRT where the energy source (replaceable and/or integrated and/or external) and prime mover are not
integrated as part of the tool
3.2.2
semi integrated PRT
PRT where the prime mover is integrated as part of the tool, and the energy source (replaceable and/or
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3.2.3
fully integrated PRT
PRT where the energy source (replaceable and/or integrated) and prime mover are integrated as part of
the tool
Note 1 to entry: No cables or hose assemblies shall be attached during use.
Note 2 to entry: Tools with human powered prime mover are considered as fully integrated system.
3.3 Tools
3.3.1
combi tool
PRT able to perform a minimum of at least three functions, i.e. spreading, squeezing and cutting, without
exchange of detachable parts
Note 1 to entry: Where a combi tool is capable for pulling it shall meet relevant requirements.
3.3.2
crusher
PRT able to perform a crushing function on materials such as concrete, brick structure(s)
3.3.3
cutter
PRT able to perform a cutting function
3.3.4
ram
PRT able to perform pushing functions with the aid of detachable parts or integral feet at both ends of the
tool operated by a single, double or telescopic piston(s)
Note 1 to entry: Where a ram is capable for pulling it shall meet relevant requirements.
3.3.5
spreader
PRT able to perform a minimum of three functions, i.e. spreading, pulling and squeezing, without
exchange of detachable parts, pulling attachments excluded
3.3.6
wedge
PRT able to perform a spreading function only and having a tapering to a thin edge that is designed to be
positioned between two objects to separate them
3.3.7
power pack
non-integrated PRT component consisting of a prime mover, the hydraulic principal power output device
and the energy source used to power the tool
3.3.8
smart system
device for automatic energy management
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3.3.9
manual PRT
PRT powered by hand pump or foot pump, which may be fully integrated with the tool or connected
handpump to the tool
3.3.10
hose assembly
one or more hydraulic hoses complete with hose fittings, one or more quick action couplings and
hydraulic fluid
3.3.11
hose fitting
fitting attached at each end of the hose in order to mount the hose to a tool/pump or to equip it with quick
action coupling
3.3.12
quick action coupling
manually operated connector with the purpose of connecting and releasing a hose assembly to/from
other matching connector(s)
3.3.13
hose reel
reel fitted with length(s) of hose assemblies
3.3.14
cable assembly
PRT component consisting of the power cable with all permanently attached connectors that connect the
tool or the power pack to the energy source
3.4 PRT components
3.4.1
functional part
part(s) of the tool that is (/are) designed to cut, spread, squeeze, pull, crush or push
3.4.2
drive system
part(s) of the PRT that transfer(s) power from the prime mover to the functional part of the tool
3.4.3
prime mover
motor used to power the drive system
EXAMPLES electric motor, internal combustion engine, hydraulic motor, etc
3.4.4
external energy source
energy available through external sources such as mains power, portable or truck mounted generators
and manual power
3.4.5
replaceable energy source
replaceable container with electric energy (battery) that can be changed by hand without the use of any
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3.4.6
integrated energy source
container with energy that is a permanent part of the tool
3.4.7
level indicator
visual representation displaying the remaining amount of the total content
3.4.8
accessories
additional detachable parts that are used to adapt a tool enabling it to perform a certain function
EXAMPLES pulling attachments, pulling chains, pulling straps, saddles, extension tubes, etc
3.4.9
detachable parts
parts or components which can be removed by hand (without tools) under no load conditions and
without which the PRT cannot perform its function
EXAMPLES spreader tips, ram heads, batteries
3.4.10
manual control actuator
component, located on the tool, which controls the operation of the tool, and is designed to be operated
by one person
3.4.11
hold-to-run control device
control device which initiates and maintains machine functions only as long as the manual control
actuator is actuated
[SOURCE: EN ISO 12100:2010, definition 3.28.3]
3.5 Functions of a rescue tool
3.5.1
crushing
inward movement of the jaw(s) or arm(s) to disintegrate structural parts or elements
3.5.2
cutting
inward movement of the cutting area of the jaw(s) or blade(s) to shear or separate structural parts or
elements
3.5.3
pulling
inward movement of the jaw(s), arm(s) or piston(s) when fitted with pulling attachments to draw
structural parts or elements together
Note 1 to entry: Hoisting or lifting actions do not fall under the definition of pulling.
3.5.4
pushing
outward movement of the piston(s) to force / move apart structural parts or elements
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3.5.5
spreading
outward movement of the jaw(s) or arm(s) to force apart structural parts or elements
3.5.6
squeezing
inward movement of the jaw(s) or arm(s) to compress structural parts or elements
3.6 Tool specification
3.6.1
spreading force
force at a position within the spreading distance
Note 1 to entry: Force is expressed in kN.
3.6.2
spreading distance
distance of travel at the tips between the fully closed position and fully open position, measured under
no load conditions
Note 1 to entry: Distance of travel is expressed in mm.
3.6.3
pulling force
force at a position within the pulling distance
Note 1 to entry: Force is expressed in kN.
3.6.4
pulling distance
distance of travel between the fully open position and the fully closed position, measured under no load
conditions
Note 1 to entry: Distance of travel is expressed in mm.
3.6.5
cutter opening
distance between the blade tips when the blades are in an open position
Note 1 to entry: Distance is expressed in mm.
Note 2 to entry: See Table 4 and Figure 19.
3.6.6
cutter reach
distance from the base of the cutting edge to the midpoint between the tips of the blades when opened
Note 1 to entry: Distance is expressed in mm.
Note 2 to entry: See Figure 19.
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pushing force
force at a position within the range of the stroke
Note 1 to entry: Force expressed in kN.
3.6.8
operator
only person operating the manual control actuator of the tool
3.6.9
hydraulic fluid
fluid medium for power transfer
3.6.10
tool integrity
capability of a PRT: a) to maintain the position it has reached; b) to withstand the effects of internal or
external load intensification
3.6.11
competent person
designated person, suitably trained (see EN ISO 9001:2000, 4.18) qualified by knowledge and practical
experience, and provided with the necessary instructions to enable the required (operation, test and/or
examination) to be carried out safely
3.6.12
system input
operating pressure (MPa) or voltage (V) for each component of the PRT designated by the manufacturer
3.6.13
nominal
manufacturers claimed characteristics used for classification
3.6.14
nominal pressure
operating pressure for each component of the PRT, designated by the manufacturer
Note 1 to entry: Pressure is expressed in MPa.
3.6.15
nominal voltage
operating voltage for each component of the PRT, stated in V, designated by the manufacturer
3.6.16
mass
weight expressed in kg to one decimal point
3.6.17
stroke
distance of travel of the piston(s)
Note 1 to entry: Distance of travel is expressed in mm.
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crusher reach
distance from the base of the crusher arms to the midpoint between the crusher tips when opened
Note 1 to entry: Distance is expressed in mm.
Note 2 to entry: See Figure 23.
3.6.19
documentary check
check the intention of which is to establish whether the requirement is fulfilled by a manufacturer
statement
3.6.20
visual inspection
inspection the only intention of which is to establish whether something is present on the specific
component or the system (e.g. guarding, marking) or that documents, drawings are provided and are
adequate to meet the requirements of the standard
3.6.21
measurement
measurement the intention of which is to establish whether the stated measurable parameters have been
met (e.g. geometric dimensions, mass, pressure, safety distances, noise)
3.6.22
functional test
test the intention of which is to establish whether, in working operation under nominal load, the
component or the system, including all safety devices, works as intended and all functions comply with
the requirements and with the provided technical information
4 Requirements and verification
4.1 Safety requirements and/or protective/risk reduction measures and verification
4.1.1 General
4.1.1.1 Introduction
General verification requirements shall be as specified in Annex F.
PRTs in all possible configurations, and their accessories shall comply with the safety requirements
and/or protective/risk reduction measures of this clause.
In addition, they shall be designed according to the principles of ISO 12100:2010 for relevant but not
significant hazards which are not dealt with by this document (see Annex A).
The safe operation of rescue tools and their accessories also depends on the safe environment associated
with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as gloves, footwear, eye, head and hearing
protective equipment, as well as safe working procedures (see Clause 5).
The application of type B standards such as EN ISO 4413:2010 and EN 60204-1:2018 can require the
selection of relevant and appropriate risk reduction measures from those available. When specific
measures are not identified in this document, the manufacturer should carry out an adequate risk
assessment to define the required risk reduction measures. This specific risk assessment is part of the
general risk assessment relating to the hazards not covered by this type C standard. These risk reduction
measures are outside the scope of this document.
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Particular attention should be given to protection against parts and/or materials ejected during use of
the tool(s).
4.1.1.2 opening or closing times
The opening or closing times of any PRT shall not be less than 2 s.
For non-integrated tools use the power pack with the highest flow rate.
Verification:
Conduct a functional test by operating the manual control actuator for maximum speed. Measure and record
the times for each full cycle (e.g. fully open to fully closed) five times. Repeat the test for each direction. Verify
that all the times are longer than 2 s.
4.1.1.3 Manual control actuator
4.1.1.3.1 A PRT shall have a manual control actuator for safe operation and the manual control actuator
shall be:
a) located on the tool itself;
b) designed to be activated by the operator only;
c) designed to enable to operate the tools with a variable speed (manual PRTs excluded);
d) designed as a hold-to-run control device (manual PRTs excluded)
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e) designed for operators wearing gloves (complying to EN 659:2003+A1:2008 ) during the operation.
f) designed to operate and /or carry the equipment safely. Its location and/or design shall prevent the
operator extending finger(s) and contacting moving parts
Verification:
a) Conduct a visual inspection.
b) Operate the manual control actuator by one person.
c) Conduct a functional test.
d) Operate the manual control actuator to any operating positions, including the maximum positions and
allow the tool to move. Release the manual control actuator from the different operating positions.
Verify that the manual control actuator returns to the neutral position within 0,5 s
e) Conduct a functional test.
f) Operate according to the manufacturers operating instructions, conduct a functional test.
4.1.1.3.2 When the manual control actuator is engaged the arm(s)/jaw(s)/blade(s)/tip(s) or in the case
of rams the feet, shall only move in the direction that is indicated on the tool or the actuator itself.
Verification:
Conduct a functional test.
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4.1.1.3.3 When the manual control actuator is released from any engaged position, all moving parts (i.e.
arms, blades, jaws, feet, tips) of the to
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